SHOCKING! Sonam to do this in Dubai!

"IWC has always stood for beauty, perfection and precision and I look forward to meeting all the beautiful women from all walks of life at the event," Sonam said in a statement.

She will join Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett at the gala.

The IWC Filmmaker Award, presented by TFI and IWC, provides finishing funds to feature-length narratives whose stories are designed for an audience ready for themes that stretch the boundaries of storytelling.

Sonam will also walk the red carpet on the opening day of the 14th Dubai International Film Festival on Wednesday.